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Older facility located on busy US 19. Room was comfortable, and fairly quiet, considering proximity to traffic. The hotel staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Housekeeping responded to every request as well as adding personal touch to service. Maintenance responded immediately to replace hair dryer and TV remote. It would have been helpful to receive the instructions for Wi-Fi when checking in. Had to stop by desk later to find out how to sign on. (Password required.) The hotel does not have a view of Lake Tarpon, only the boat basin which leads to the lake. The pool was cleaned each morning, but there is a terrible problem with leaves and debris getting in the water, making it less than desirable to swim. The hotel has a terrible "Continental breakfast". Cereal, oatmeal, bagels, and waffle-maker. Fruit was dried out. Ended up eating out each morning. Overall, the hotel is adequate for the price and area. Staff makes up for dated environment. They were exceptional.

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5 night trip Mar 9, 2015

A Traveler

US

3.0 / 5Good

"It could be soo much nicer"

The room had a great view. the pool was nice and the hot tub too.
However the room needed a good cleaning and the bed was very hard and had body impressions.
We abandoned the breakfast the first day since the top item was a waffle. The waffle irons were not working and the next choice was a muffin.
We loved the location for a quick drive to several great spots but really could have done without the view and gotten a cleaner and newer hotel for a few bucks more.

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4 night romance trip Mar 11, 2015

Daniel

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

Good location. The continental breakfast was disappointing. If you didn't arrive early there wasn't much left and the trash was overflowing...this only happened one morning and we did not try for breakfast the next day.

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Other trip Mar 11, 2015

A Traveler

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"Lake Tarpon Stay"

I thought the hotel was located on a lake. It actually looked more like a small canal. The room was nice, but the bathroom had black, moldy caulk around the tub. Hotels really need to update this detail.

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1 night romance trip Mar 7, 2015

A Traveler

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

had a 7 day stay hot tub was out of order for broken jets.unhappy

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Other trip Mar 9, 2015

A Traveler

US

3.0 / 5Good

"Good location"

No microwave in room. They had no suger substitute on breakfast bar and ran out of coffee within 45 minutes! The hotel needs some work. We had a room that was pet friendly but the carpets were not. My socks had to be destroyed because of the sticky carpet . Beautiful place with a little T.L.C.

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Other trip Mar 4, 2015

Jamie

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

Friendly, courteous staff, eager to ensure our comfort.
We would suggest that the hotel inform or make clear that the restaurant is no longer operational; and that though the hotel is near Lake Tarpon, guests do not have access to the lake shore at all---this is 15-20 minutes north of the property.

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Other trip Mar 4, 2015

A Traveler

US

5.0 / 5Outstanding

"Nice stop-over"

En route to southern Florida we stopped for 2 nights. Disappointed as we walked to room because it was on the side of the big, noisy R. 19 until we opened the door and there was this lovely little balcony overlooking the canal. Spacious, clean room. Wonderfully friendly and helpful staff. We grade the neighborhood really good for the canal side, the strip mall highway wasn't very inviting but we just drove away during the day. Only complaint and we have this about almost all hotels, the breakfast had nothing but sweets and carbs. Diabetics could use at least one item that is non-carb...like eggs.

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2 night romance trip Feb 26, 2015

Ben

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4.0 / 5Excellent

"Only three miles from the sponge docks!"

Clean, comfortable rooms. We stayed in a room overlooking the
canal and that was wonderful. The hotel is near everything and only a few miles from the sponge docks. Would definitely stay here again!

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Other trip Feb 28, 2015

Laura

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"weekend getaway"

We definitely enjoyed our stay here. The rooms are a tad out dated, but not horribly. The view from our balcony was beautiful. We would definitely stay here again.

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2 night romance trip Feb 20, 2015

A Traveler

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"This hotel is located in a convenient location."

Parking is easy, breakfast is included. Room is clean.

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Other trip Feb 23, 2015

Shawn

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"Good hotel at a good price"

Spent 2 nights in nice comfortable beds with a private balcony and lovely canal view as promised. No complaints at all. Thank you hotels.com, we would use you again.

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2 night romance trip Feb 19, 2015

janette

US

2.0 / 5Fair

"OK for one night."

Room was clean, breakfast was very poor, ran out of coffee, old and needs maintenance

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1 night romance trip Feb 17, 2015

A Traveler

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"Good place."

Decent place. Good value for money.

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1 night romance trip Feb 16, 2015

Conrad

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"Nice hotel"

Nice hotel. Not new but was clean. Good location. Will definitely book again.

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Other trip Feb 21, 2015

Jim

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"nice place to stay."

Love the balcony, sliding glass doors and view.

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1 night romance trip Feb 17, 2015

charles

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"nice view and price for 1 night"

Just needed a night stay in Tampa for a family dinner. Interior was a little outdated and stain on chair, but clean. Our balcony view was nice and price was affordable, would stay again.

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1 night family trip Feb 13, 2015

A Traveler

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"Nice when staying in Tarpon Springs"

We really enjoyed the nice spacious balcony and the view of the lake out of the back of the room it was beautiful in the moring.

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Other trip Feb 19, 2015

Mike

US

2.0 / 5Fair

"1st come 1st serve regardless of your request"

I paid for a pool view on a high floor and got a bottom floor view of Picnic Table

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Other trip Feb 17, 2015

Keith

US

3.0 / 5Good

Hotel wasn't that nice. It wasn't close to much of anything. Front desk lady was nice but they need more people there to help her.

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Other trip Feb 17, 2015

A Traveler

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"A hidden gem"

Excellent location on an inlet of Lake Tarpon. Unfortunately, our trip was very short and hectic, so we did not have much time to enjoy it. Would definitely recommend it.

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2 night family trip Feb 6, 2015

Nayan

US

3.0 / 5Good

"Ok but be careful"

Room nice, road noise not so nice. Ask for a room away from the Highway. Great view of lagoon/boat harbor. Breakfast so so.

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1 night romance trip Feb 7, 2015

Richard

US

2.0 / 5Fair

"Tarpon Springs vacation"

The Vista Hotel has a nice setting with a balcony overlooking a lake. The room was clean and the staff friendly and helpful. However, our TV was not working - faulty outlet - fixed quickly. Our refrigerator did not work and the food we put in it was not fresh the next morning. The mamager said there was nothing she could do - sorry. It was pet friendly and a 4 mile easy trip to Tarpon Springs. A nice hotel could have been so much better.

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1 night romance trip Jan 30, 2015

RONALD L.

US

5.0 / 5Outstanding

"Great view of Lake Cove"

What a great view in the back room from the marina and light cove

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Other trip Feb 2, 2015

A Traveler

US

3.0 / 5Good

"Great hotel right on lake tarpon"

The only problems we had was at 8am we had maintenance knocking on our door to fix our fridge. Also around 10 am our ac stopped working. Thankfully it was cool so we just opened the door. Elevators need some maitenance. Beds are comfortable huge balconies and rooms.

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Other trip Jan 26, 2015

Ashley

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

Close to the water and great place to bring your dog.
It's a bit old and outdated but rooms are very big.

Had a brief overnight stay and found the property to be well kept with a comfortable bed. On a busy highway, so some traffic noise, but not excessive. Front staff very professional and helpful.

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1 night family trip Jan 7, 2015

Susan

US

1.0 / 5Poor

"Horrible Room"

Worst room we ever stayed in. The room obviously hadn't been cleaned, there was toilet paper in the toilet and the desk had grease and glass rings on it. The leather desk chair was completely torn up and should have been thrown out. The occasional chair cushion was filthy and there were no springs left in it.

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Other trip Jan 8, 2015

Donna

US

5.0 / 5Outstanding

"Great place for my greek family"

wow!!!! what a great hotel you really feel like you are at a resort with the view overlooking the lagoon and boats really awesome place conveniently located...cant wait to go back.

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1 night family trip Dec 31, 2014

chris

US

3.0 / 5Good

"Economy - Not on a grand scale"

Evidently the hotel had recently changed hands and nobody told Expedia about it. We were looking for the name of the hotel that we had booked and it was now something else entirely. Their sign had changed and it was very confusing to find.
While we don't book a hotel for its breakfast, this one was sub-par. They had a toaster but no bread to make toast (they said they never have bread, the toast is for long-term guests who bring their own) (???) and hot cereal packets with hot water but no milk for the cereal.

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Other trip Jan 3, 2015

Marsha

US

3.0 / 5Good

"Tarpon springs"

Decor was dated but in good condition and repair.
We only stayed one night and it was a good choice for us and my father-I'm-law.

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1 night family trip Dec 25, 2014

A Traveler

US

1.0 / 5Poor

"Nope - Nadda - Never Again"

Made a late 11pm reservation through Hotels.com ap. Arrived at hotel at midnight. Hotels.com reservation had not been faxed (who uses faxes anymore) to the hotel so they had no reservation for us when I arrived. Clerk gave us a room on first floor. Hotel is old with outside room access. All the fixtures are old. Carpeting was worn, two dead flies in one of the beds, ants crawling in the bathroom. Toilet seat would not stay up. Turned the heat on and a god awful stench came out of it. Had to sleep in the cold. Bed was way to soft and still have a sore back 3 days later. I do not recommend this hotel.

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1 night family trip Dec 9, 2014

Don

US

3.0 / 5Good

"Nice location, hotel needs updating"

This hotel is conveniently located and has some nice views of Lake Tarpon on the back (east) side. However, the condition is "worn" and the rooms have a musty smell.

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Other trip Dec 4, 2014

Mike

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"Great hotel for the money, great location!"

We chose this hotel so that we could stay in the Tarpon Springs area. It was very affordable, clean and spacious. Yes, the decor and particularly the bedding is outdated and needs to be brought up to modern times but the room is spacious and has a huge balcony, the largest I've seen. All of the rooms have a water view which is also a nice perk. The hotel is only about 10 minutes away from the sponge docks where you can go have lunch and do a little shopping. There aren't many hotels in Tarpon Springs but I definitely recommend this one if you're looking to stay in that area.

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Other trip Nov 22, 2014

Julie

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"Quiet - Comfortable"

Room was comfortable - larger than most. Recently rebranded - grounds were not as well kept as on last stay. Quiet even though it is on a very busy road

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1 night business trip Nov 14, 2014

A Traveler

US

2.0 / 5Fair

"You get what you pay for"

We needed a room near Tarpon Springs for a night and this was the closest location with an available room. Calling it a "resort" is a stretch. What you get is a so-so motel sans sketchy characters (at least when we stayed there) and a nicer lobby. First room had awful odor, second room that we received was ok. Low cost, needs renovation, and minimal service, but ok if it is your only option. Great location on 19 near Tarpon and Innsbruck Golf Resort.

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1 night romance trip Oct 25, 2014

John

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

We enjoyed our stay very much. Pillows could have been in better condition. All else was good.

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1 night family trip Oct 20, 2014

Heather

US

5.0 / 5Outstanding

"Delightful stay!"

Clean, comfortable, great friendly staff, we will be back. Well worth the charge per night.

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Other trip Oct 13, 2014

Cher

US

3.0 / 5Good

"just ok"

stayed only one night. It rained most of the time so cannot comment on pool/whirlpool. The room seemed clean on entry but I dropped something and it fell under the bed, when I bent down to retrieve it, there were several items that had been dropped by others. Cleaning is superficial. The front desk clerk was friendly upon arrival. I could have gotten a nicer room for less money if I would have done more research.

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1 night romance trip Sep 26, 2014

Mary

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

The worst part of our stay was the fitted sheet it did not fit the mattress - it came off every night! When we got to the room - we only had two towels. The microwave was nasty with melted cheese all in it. The shower head was bad - only half the water came through it & the other half through the faucet. The commode ran constantly if you did not play with the handle to get it to stop. Just need to correct what was wrong & throw away that sheet! I left a note on the bed when we left to throw it away. I wonder if it got done?? Loved the location & the surroundings.

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Other trip Sep 8, 2014

Jimmie & Linda

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"Very close to family we were visitinh"

Very good quiet place to stay. Will stay there again on our next visit. The only area that I could see an improvement is in their continental breakfast. They did not have enough food to serve the residents. I saw people asking employees to put out more food and they were told that no more food could be put out.

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4 night trip Aug 28, 2014

Albert Gibson

US

3.0 / 5Good

"For the price is ok."

The hotel is ok for the price. Elizabeth the hotel clerk is excellent. The hotel is a little outdated the beds should be change to queen size double bed is extremely small. They only had bagel for the continental breakfast that they offered. I asked for milk and they didn't have any. Good wifi. Other than that it served the purpose.

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Other trip Sep 2, 2014

A Traveler

US

4.0 / 5Excellent

"Convenient to local sites & restaurants"

Our stay could have been more greatly enhanced if there had been more evidence that the property was continuing to be renovated. It appears that more attention has been given to the obvious things and with a little work the property could be closer to a 5 instead of a 3.

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3 night trip Aug 28, 2014

Randy & Renee

US

3.0 / 5Good

The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. However, the breakfast was a joke. Every morning they would be out of coffee and food.

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Other trip Sep 2, 2014

A Traveler

US

1.0 / 5Poor

"Extremely disappointed"

The reviews gave this motel a good - it was anything but! Motel could be so much more - it needs a major, major update. The room was relatively clean, but had a musty odor. Carpet was ancient, walls were screaming for new paint, furniture was older than me (and I'm a senior) half the wall outlets didn't work, & new bed & bedding is a must! Here is a an important issue *** if you are counting on wi fi do not stay there. When I called the front desk, they gave me some bogus password. We had absolutely no wi fi ... no cell phone service, e-mail. In a word The Tarpon Resort is a dump!!" There are other motels & bed & breakfasts un the area. Choose one of those!

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1 night trip Aug 30, 2014

A Traveler

US

3.0 / 5Good

"nice hotel on a busy road"

The staff was great and the room was clean and comfortable. Nice pool and spa. Impressive lobby with that old school hotel style. The only thing i didn't like about this place is it's location on a big busy road. Yes it's in palm harbor but not in the old Town at all. Probably when this hotel was built the highway here was not as busy as it is now. This is an 8 lane suburban highway. The price was right though.

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2 night family trip Jul 19, 2014

A.W

US

5.0 / 5Outstanding

The area and springs were beautiful and the hotel was very nice.

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1 night trip Aug 20, 2014

A Traveler

US

3.0 / 5Good

"Great place. Friendly & convenient."

My 3rd stay there. Visiting family in area. Took my family with me. All ok but needs renovation, starting to look a little run-down. Breakfast also not like in the past (out of cream cheese, no more fruit). Would go again but if you address the above...

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Other trip Aug 24, 2014

Lee

US

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